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  0 Thread: Best way to flatten the back of a chisel
Post: RE: Best way to flatten the back of a chisel
Admiral Wrote: (01-15-2018, 08:25 AM) -- Fr. Peter, ... 1/16th is a lot of flattening. -- Indeed, it's typically very lengthy to remove that much from a chisel back!!!!!! To address your questio...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 25 13,657 01-15-2018, 08:45 AM
  0 Thread: Sharpness question
Post: RE: Sharpness question
Sharpening our tools is a necessity; but, the degree of sharpness sought is personal preference. What one is working (context) should also impact this discussion, i.e., figured wood, end grain, hard o...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 24 12,950 12-23-2017, 09:20 PM
  0 Thread: Stanley/Bailey #5, #6, #7C
Post: RE: Stanley/Bailey #5, #6, #7C
castguy2003 Wrote: (12-18-2017, 08:29 PM) -- I am in SE Wisconsin. Hope to be able to get photos up soon. All I have done is blow them off with air so far. -- As others have said above, determining...
 Arch_E Tool Swap N' Sell 4 3,827 12-18-2017, 10:25 PM
  0 Thread: A few more cleaned or restored hand planes.
Post: RE: A few more cleaned or restored hand planes.
Rick Barton Wrote: (12-10-2017, 07:12 PM) -- I guess perhaps I should point out that, depending on condition, I use 1 of 2 procedures on tools. If in bad, rusty condition, I use Evapo-Rust and the...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 16 10,534 12-11-2017, 07:07 AM
  0 Thread: Where do you buy triangle files?
Post: RE: Where do you buy triangle files?
I've bought from Pete Tehran at Vintage Saws (see website). I"ve also files at old Hardware stores (a great surprise sometimes with new old stock). I've also bought some from Lee Valley.
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 32 23,509 08-13-2017, 08:11 AM
  0 Thread: How sharp is your plane?
Post: RE: How sharp is your plane?
robert146 Wrote: (08-04-2017, 08:41 AM) -- Interesting thread.  I don't think there is a formula for making a hand plane work properly.  The best I have come up with is to keep tinkering.  When thing...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 32 22,995 08-04-2017, 10:57 AM
  0 Thread: Stick out like a...
Post: RE: Stick out like a...
Great work, especially given your smashed thumb.  Inspiring to see what you're doing with such a fragile digit.
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 73 41,658 08-03-2017, 07:48 PM
  Smile Thread: Hand plane
Post: RE: Hand plane
So very true.  So, try to acquire and not collect. (AMHIKT) Set limits on how many of each type/kind that you purchase.  And, no, the type is no guarantee of performance; if it works (and works well...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 15 9,742 07-16-2017, 07:27 PM
  0 Thread: How sharp is your plane?
Post: RE: How sharp is your plane?
Admiral, sir, You are NO fool!!!
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 32 22,995 07-16-2017, 01:41 PM
  0 Thread: Making files the old fashion way
Post: RE: Making files the old fashion way
Thanks for the link.  That was a really interesting video (and informative).
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 8 4,800 07-15-2017, 10:03 PM
  0 Thread: Hand plane
Post: RE: Hand plane
Pistol, The cleaning might not be so tough to do. Simple Green can remove a lot of grime. WD40 and some 180 grit sandpaper can remove tougher grime and rust. WD40 applied on a cotton cloth can rest...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 15 9,742 07-15-2017, 12:37 PM
  0 Thread: TTS Tooltechnic Systems to buy Sawstop
Post: RE: TTS Tooltechnic Systems to buy Sawstop
Does that indicate higher pricing for the Saw Stop products in the future?
 Arch_E Woodworking Power Tools 14 10,749 06-26-2017, 01:41 PM
  0 Thread: saw rehabbed
Post: RE: saw rehabbed
Nice save a quality old saw plate.
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 3 2,991 06-26-2017, 07:33 AM
  Big Grin Thread: DT chisels
Post: RE: DT chisels
So . . . fat lands brutalizing the sides of my tails and/or pins is what led me to purchase some thinner lands chisels (Ashley Iles). The AI lands are incredibly narrow, and this has definitely made c...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 21 12,379 06-26-2017, 07:31 AM
  0 Thread: DT chisels
Post: RE: DT chisels
If I'm not mistaken, those are Everlast Chisels, and they are quite good (and pricey). I've got an acquaintance who collects them.
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 21 12,379 06-24-2017, 07:07 PM
  0 Thread: DT chisels
Post: RE: DT chisels
Thank you, Derek. So far, I've avoided Japanese chisels primarily because I prefer Imperial over Metric. Having got a Japanese set virtually for free when I bought a some used equipment from a reti...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 21 12,379 06-22-2017, 07:40 AM
  0 Thread: DT chisels
Post: RE: DT chisels
Many thanks.  Amazing results between the four steels. I would have thought the older O1 Stanley 750s might have performed better.  Also, do you think the LV Veritas O1s would have done any bett...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 21 12,379 06-21-2017, 10:04 PM
  0 Thread: DT chisels
Post: RE: DT chisels
Derek,  Which type steel for the Japanese Koyamaichi chisels? Stu (Tools from Japan) has white and blue steel? Thanks, Archie
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 21 12,379 06-21-2017, 08:17 PM
  0 Thread: Lesson Learned
Post: RE: Lesson Learned
Perhaps add a nice dark piece of wood to fill that groove gap, . . . and call it a designer piece. Good for you for walking away and waiting to sort things out. Patience is tough trait to develop. ...
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 11 6,180 06-20-2017, 07:46 PM
  0 Thread: Been a while...
Post: RE: Been a while...
Yes, wishing you better times (though without your best friend)
 Arch_E Woodworking Hand Tools 6 4,173 06-20-2017, 04:43 PM

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